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Premier League defenders might not be the best in FIFA right now, but that is about to change. Virgil Van Dijk is a one-man army right now, and he is marching into the top 5 best defenders in the game list next season for sure.
The English clubs have some of the best most talented players in the world, but when it comes to defenders, only a few of them would be anywhere close to the best. But with that being said, the defenders are good enough to do their jobs and are no pushovers.
Here are the possible top 5 Premier League defenders in FIFA 20:
#5 Aymeric Laporte – 86
The French defender was a big money signing by Pep Guardiola when he arrived, and he has finally shown why he was the manager's pick. The former Athletic Bilbao star has been amazing at the back and has been helping Manchester City keep one clean sheet after the other.
Rated at 83 in FIFA 19 initially, Laporte got an upgrade to 84 in the winter upgrades. However, City fans are still unhappy with the ratings and rightfully so. The Frenchman has been highly versatile and is one of the best in the league right now.
He has an 87-rated Team of the Week card in which he is a left-back – that was more than enough to show how good he is! Adding to that, he has a Man of the Match card rated at 88 as well.
EA Sports have to hand him a good upgrade in FIFA 20 and push him to 86 at least. Anything higher than that would also be acceptable but nothing lower. Even 85 will not justify his performances, and he should be in the top 5 Premier League defenders list.
#4 Toby Alderweireld – 87
Toby Alderweireld may or may not be at Tottenham next season, but he has done enough to ensure that Spurs are in the Champions League next season. The Belgian has a £25M release clause in his contract this summer and Manchester United are said to be keen on signing him.
The former Ajax star was rated at 87 in FIFA 19 and should remain at the same rating in FIFA 20 as well. EA Sports should not give him a downgrade just because he has become older while an upgrade would be a bit too much.
#3 Kyle Walker – 87
Kyle Walker has been in some form since joining Manchester City. The Englishman has been consistent at the back and is bound to get an upgrade in FIFA 20.
Rated at just 84 in FIFA 19, EA Sports surprisingly did not give him an upgrade in the winter upgrades. However, in FIFA 20, they should push him to 87 at least.
#2 Jan Vertonghen – 88
Jan Vertonghen was rated as the best defender in the Premier League when FIFA 19 released. He was given a rating of 87 – same as his teammate Alderweireld – but was made #1 because of better in-game stats.
However, after the winter upgrades, Van Dijk took the top spot with 88. In FIFA 20, the Dutchman will remain as the #1, but for Vertonghen, he should be pushed to 88 and remain as the 2nd best defender in the league.
#1 Virgil Van Dijk – 90
Was there any doubt? Va Dijk will not only be the best defender in the Premier League, but there is a good chance that he might be the joint-best in the FIFA 20.
Rated at 88 after the winter upgrades, Van Dijk is set for another push. EA Sports should hand him a rating of 90 and seal his place as the best defender in the world right now.
